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20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List
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20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. But have no fear! We’ve lined up a list of unique gifts for every “type” on your list.

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Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
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Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies

Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a residence. They are looking for easy access with minimal risk. These strategies can help to maximize your home’s security and minimize your chances of being targeted by intruders.

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9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
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9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time

Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner. Here are some of the most frequent concerns we hear from clients who are trying to buy and sell at the same time.

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The Pandemic and Your Net Worth
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The Pandemic and Your Net Worth

Many people believed that a recession would mean a decline in home prices and negatively impact their net worth. To the contrary we have seen record highs in home prices and net worth. How does this impact the housing market going forward?

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Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
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Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life

For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical. A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would feel stifling. For empty nesters, a large home with several unused bedrooms can become impractical to heat and clean. It’s no surprise that life transitions often trigger a home purchase.

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Home Design & Remodeling Trends for 2021
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Home Design & Remodeling Trends for 2021

We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. To help inspire your design projects this year, we’ve rounded up five of the hottest trends.

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New Year Home Goals.  Whether You’re Selling, Buying or Staying Put.
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New Year Home Goals. Whether You’re Selling, Buying or Staying Put.

The new year compels people to take inventory and offers them the opportunity to set goals ranging from their healthy, career, relationship and finances. With home prices rising, mortgage rates at historic lows and inventory levels very tight the start of the year is also the right time to make some resolutions regarding your home ownership.

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